New ICE Policy: No Bond for Undocumented Migrants

As immigration attorneys at Shepelsky Law Group, we urge you not to delay taking action. Every day you wait increases your legal risk. You should consider filing for a legalization case as soon as possible.

While ICE’s national bond policy is becoming more restrictive, states like Illinois are moving in the opposite direction. A recent court ruling ended the use of cash bail in immigration-related cases, signaling a shift in how some jurisdictions handle detention and due process.
👉 Read how Illinois is changing the game on immigration detention — and what it could mean for future reform efforts.

🔍 What’s Changing?

On July 8, ICE issued a new policy memo under Acting Director Todd Lyons stating that undocumented immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally are now ineligible for bond hearings.

Instead of being granted the chance to post bond and await proceedings on release, many will now be detained throughout the deportation process — potentially for months or years. This shift applies even to those who’ve lived in the U.S. for decades and have U.S. citizen children.

🔒 Why This Matters Now

America will become a country of overcrowded jails housing immigrants with insufficient housing, beds, water, and food.
Large surge in ICE detention: Congress allocated roughly $45 billion to expand capacity from approximately 58,000 to up to 100,000 detainees, supporting permanent in-custody policies.
Removal of legal safeguards: Decisions to release are now in ICE officers’ hands, not judges — a dramatic rollback of due process.
Faster detention, weaker defense: When detained long-term, access to legal counsel and evidence is severely hindered, reducing your ability to mount a strong case.
DHS is doing this to strongarm migrants who came to the U.S. fearing for their lives into self-deporting to their home countries where life is dangerous.

🛡️ What You Should Do Now

Don’t wait — this policy can affect you even if you’ve lived in the U.S. for years.
Secure representation — with strong legal counsel, your chances of bonding or pursuing legal alternatives increases significantly.
Explore every option — waivers, adjustment of status, asylum, humanitarian grounds — we’ll guide you.

💼 Why Choose Shepelsky Law Group

Experienced team: We’ve secured bond releases and legal pathways for clients with similar profiles.
Strategic and proactive: We anticipate ICE’s arguments about this bond policy and build cases that highlight your ties, compliance, and eligibility.
Personalized guidance: From paperwork to courtroom representation, we handle all steps so you can focus on what matters.

✅ Your Next Steps

Book a paid initial consultation to assess your current status.
We’ll review your legal history, detainment risks, and eligibility.
Together, we’ll develop your tailored legalization or defense plan.

🕰️ Time Is Critical

ICE has already begun implementing this policy, denying bond hearings in dozens of courts nationwide. The longer you wait, the harder it becomes to fight detention or removal.

Don’t be afraid to start legalizing. With a strong attorney, you have a good chance.

🚨 Be Prepared If ICE Approaches You

Policy changes make detention more likely — but being prepared can protect you. Keep key documents with you at all times to avoid unnecessary escalation if you’re stopped by ICE and fear the new bond policy.

👉 See which documents you should always carry to stay safe and assert your rights.

📲 Ready to Take Action?

Contact Shepelsky Law Group today to schedule your personalized legal consultation — and start securing your future now.

Call us at 718-769-6352 or book your consultation online at:
https://shepelskylaw.cliogrow.com/book